The City of Asheville wants to make residents, businesses, and commuters aware of upcoming traffic control and paving work in the area of Patton Avenue, beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This work marks the final phase of construction for the Carter Ann Patton Stormwater project. Night Closures and Paving Schedule (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.): Wednesday, May [...]
The City of Asheville completed temporary repaving on Hiawassee Street between Rankin Avenue and North Lexington Avenue, restoring smoother access for motorists and pedestrians. This work was necessary in the interim while planning continues for a permanent upgrade to the utility and stormwater systems. City staff are actively coordinating with utility partners to finalize designs and [...]
On Tuesday, January 28, the Asheville City Council voted to adopt text amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances. The changes clear up ambiguity in floodplain regulations within city limits and ensure compliance with State law and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. They also clarify development language [...]
City of Asheville staff stands ready to serve the community through any emergency. Departments and personnel are staffed and ready to respond immediately to any weather related issue. The City of Asheville recommends that all residents take important steps now to prepare for cold weather throughout the season. The snow and cold weather in the forecast [...]
Update January 17, 2025 – Scheduled Patton Ave. night closure for January 22 Due to underground utility work needed along Patton Ave. an additional night closure is needed on January 22 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to continue with the Carter Ann Patton project and minimize disruption to area businesses and residents. Detour maps and [...]
Utility billing post Tropical storm Helene resumes. Check out the video that breaks down bill charges as well as what is NOT being charged.
Get a brief update on these projects: AMI meter rollout, projects impacting Patton Avenue: sidewalks, stormwater, resurfacing bids & the feasibility study public open house.
Beginning Tuesday, August 27 a stretch of Patton Avenue, from approximately S. Ann Street to N. French Broad, will be reduced to a single lane traveling eastbound. A detour will be in place for westbound traffic
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As the three lane closure on Patton Avenue is expected wraps up August 14, a portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of August 14 and August 15 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to allow for continued Stormwater works.
Beginning Monday, August 5, a three-lane closure on Patton Avenue will be initiated in an effort to allow stormwater crews to safely proceed with construction for the Carter-Ann-Patton Project.. The closure will need to be in effect 24 hours a day while work takes place. The affected stretch of Patton Avenue, from approximately S. Ann [...]
A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of July 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed to allow for crews to [...]
A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the nights of July 9 – 11 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed. The following street sections will be [...]
January 3, 2024 – Due to the extensive utility construction required and ongoing Helene Response efforts, Hiawassee Street between Rankin Avenue and North Lexington Avenue will be temporarily repaved. This temporary solution is necessary to restore access while planning for a permanent upgrade to the utility and stormwater systems continues. The timing of the repaving [...]
The City of Asheville is working hard to ensure our downtown is enjoyable and accessible to all. Here are just some of the updates to sidewalk and Stormwater system improvements starting this March. Patton Avenue Sidewalk Replacement The City of Asheville Public Works Streets Division will be out as part of the sidewalk replacement project along the section [...]
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
The cold weather of the past weekend has past, but the Asheville area is still in from some potentially impactful weather this evening and overnight. The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and rains bringing the potential for flooding. As this weather moves our way, we encourage residents to stay safe, [...]